Skiers and riders at Storrs Hill Ski Area in Lebanon, N.H. can ski for free all season long.

The ski area, which opened in 1923 and is run by the nonprofit Lebanon Outing Club, is offering free lift tickets during the 2024-25 season thanks to a gift from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation.

“This project embodies the spirit of our community, providing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the outdoors and experience the magic of winter sports,” said Cory Grant, hill manager and president of the Lebanon Outing Club, in a statement. “We hope this initiative brings neighbors together and inspires a love of skiing in a fun and accessible way.” 

The ski area, which sees about 5,000 visitors annually, has 20 skiable acres, a vertical drop of 300 feet, seven trails, one lift, two ski jumps, a terrain park, instructional programs, a lodge, and night skiing. Skiers have been hitting the slopes there at night since 1939.

The donation could result in free skiing during subsequent seasons as well, according to the ski area.

Storrs Hill Ski Area is open Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Skiers do not need to make a reservation but should note that rental equipment is not available. Those interested can view a trail map.

Another New Hampshire ski area helping skiers financially this season is King Pine Ski Area in Madison, N.H, where skiers can hit the slopes for $4 on Dec. 19 in celebration of its Founders Day.

Kristi Palma

Culture writer

 

Kristi Palma is a culture writer for Boston.com, focusing on New England travel. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

An outstanding 2024 New Hampshire high school football season has come to a close, with scores of outstanding performances to remember. But, who was the New Hampshire Defensive Player of the Year?

We ask you to help us decided by voting for one of the candidates we have highlighted below.

Here are the nominees. Voting ends Dec. 31 at 11:59 pm.

An athletic linebacker with good speed and exceptional instincts, Lambert was part of a defense that helped 12th-seeded Windham upset fifth-seeded Salem 8-7 in the Division I first round, and held eventual Division I champion Pinkerton Academy to 14 points in the quarterfinals.

Nossaman was selected as the Division II East Player of the Year. He can play both defensive tackle and defensive end, and finished the 2024 season with 57 tackles, five sacks and 12 QB pressures.

An exceptional athlete who can play several positions, Pares had 43 tackles, two interceptions and three forced fumbles as a senior. He was also an outstanding quarterback who accounted for 17 touchdowns (10 rushing).

A four-year starter for the Titans, Smith excelled as both a pass rusher and a run-stopper. He recorded 15 sacks and 40 solo tackles during his senior season.

Toledo, a 5-foot-11, 230-pound two-way lineman, was among the key pieces on the Souhegan defense that played its best football in the postseason and helped the fourth-seeded Sabers win the Division II championship. Souhegan limited top-seeded Plymouth to seven points in the semifinals, and then held second-seeded Pelham to 11 points in the Division II championship game.

A 6-foot-5 senior, Villa was one of the most disruptive defensive players in the state. Known for his aggressiveness and ability to make big plays in pressure situations, Villa started in 26 games during his career with the Lancers.

Also a standout at running back, Batsone was one of three finalists for the Joe Yukica Player of the Year Award. He was selected to play in the New Hampshire East-West All-Star Game.

Couture is a 6-foot-5, 280-pound dominant interior defensive lineman who earned a scholarship to play at the University of New Hampshire. He started in 25 games for a Londonderry program that reached the Division I championship game in each of the last four seasons.

Also a starter at tight end, Dulac was one of the key pieces on a defense that didn’t give up more than 12 points against an in-state opponent during un unbeaten regular season.

Dyktra recorded a team-high 136 tackles as a senior, including 77 solo tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He also had four sacks and forced four fumbles.